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Defense Secretary Ash Carter waves hello before he hosts an all-call meeting at the Pentagon, Feb. 19, 2015, to inform Defense Department personnel about his priorities as he takes office.

Carter Greets Defense Department Personnel at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Ash Carter waves hello before he hosts an all-call meeting at the Pentagon, Feb. 19, 2015, to inform Defense Department personnel about his priorities as he takes office.

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